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Soap is not completely washing all the soap powder away.

Client is using dishwasher powder not tablets and powder is still seen throughout dishwasher.

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Stop using the powdered detergent. It has a reputation for clogging up machines and pumps. ALWAYS use the liquid detergent.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Feb 16, 2008

SOURCE: Dishwasher soap dispenser won't open during cycle

both have a wax motor on them that needs to be replaced you just remove the panel and replace the wax motor is what its called

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Jeff Meyer

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  • Posted on Mar 31, 2009

SOURCE: Soap block not releasing while washing

I urge you to only use Electrosol or Cascade powder with your (or any) dishwasher. Most ultra-cheap powder will not clean effectivly. If the dispenser does not open with the powder inside, a service call is the next step.
If you reply, please tell me the Make and model of your dishwasher.Good Luck!

Anonymous

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  • Posted on May 18, 2009

SOURCE: Fisher & Paykel Nemo Dishwasher

try ensuring that the container is completely dry before putting in powder

Mike

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  • Posted on Jul 26, 2009

SOURCE: dishwasher not washing or dissolving soap

Do your dishes look cloudy or spotty? If so it is not soap but rather hard water residue. Go to www.dishwasherfilter.com and get a filter that filters the water before it enters your dishwasher. it is very affordable(like 70 bucks) and guaranteed to work or you can return it for a full refund. I bet this will solve the problem.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Mar 07, 2010

SOURCE: my Hotpoint Aquarius diswasher won't dissolve the washing tablets

I don't have a solution, but the exact same problem is happening with my dishwasher. Nothing is getting cleaned properly.

Did you manage to get the problem fixed?

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Soap powder in d.washer by mistake berko model no de 2541 will this harm the d.washer

Likely not dishwasher tablets / powder are generally harsher than soap powder. It would not be a good practice to do constantly as detergents are formulated for specific purposes they vary in pH, surfactants and other agents that keep dirt in suspension so it can be rinsed away. The dishwasher cleaners really should be used periodically as every now and then it is good to run a wash the machine rather then it washing dishes.
Feb 22, 2013 • Dishwashers
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My dishwasher is not using the soap (powder or tablets) in the wash cycle?

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There are three common problems that cause the Soap Dispenser or Cup not to open. I have a tip that will explain these problems in detail....

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Powdered dishwasher detergent stays stuck in dispenser after wash

There is a rather delicate mechanism which controls that soap door. Often this is the first part of a dishwasher to cause trouble. Instead of using the powdered detergent in the soap holder just pour the measured amount into the floor of the machine.

Once you have used up the powder, you might wish to consider a tablet which also just gets tossed.
Sep 18, 2009 • Dishwashers
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Powdered Soap Dispenser

The soap door doesn't open fully on that model, and usually flips fully open as you open the dishwasher door.
It relies on the top spray arm turning to 'wash' the soap out of the drawer - and that will be the problem.The spray arm isn't turning.
Check the spray arm for blocked jets at the very end - use a pin to clear them out, or replace them - check both spray arms. Make sure the spray arm rotates freely also.
Remember the dishwasher isn't a garbage disposal unit - remove food deposits from plates etc before loading the machine. Run a dishwasher cleaner through the machine now and then. Food like pasta, or fruit pips often get carried to the end of spray arms and block them.
If using a 30 min rapid wash program ONLY and dishwasher tablets, put the tab in the cutlery basket as it wont have time to dissolve fully if you put it in the dispenser.
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Doesn't clean very well anymore.

Try these things first and I bet both of you will be find your problems are solved.
1.) Buy only a brand name powder (e.g. Electrosol or Cascade) powder. Discard all ultra-cheap dishwasher soap powder and never use gel or tablets.
2.) If step one does not fix the problem completely, have the heating element checked and replaced.
The heating element is vital to activate the DW soap.
_If_ the problem remains, it is very probable that your wash pump motor is failing and needs to be replaced.
Thanks for getting back to me with what you find. OK?
Good Luck!
Apr 06, 2009 • Dishwashers
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Soap block not releasing while washing

I urge you to only use Electrosol or Cascade powder with your (or any) dishwasher. Most ultra-cheap powder will not clean effectivly. If the dispenser does not open with the powder inside, a service call is the next step.
If you reply, please tell me the Make and model of your dishwasher.Good Luck!
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Soap left in the dish

With the LG LDS5811 dishwasher and other water/energy saving dishwashers, they are VERY ineffective with untra cheap powder detergent. Switching to Electrosol or Cascade has solved the problem -- and don't use too much.
If you add a whole house water softener, you will be AMAZED how much better your dishwasher and clothes washer work -- especially if your cut down on the amount of detergent your use.
Oh, never use gel or tablets in your diswasher. Ever.
if the problem with the detergent dispenser not opening is a seperate problem. Recommend you submit a seperate problem/question.
Good Luck!
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Our Kitchenaide dishwasher is approximately 4 years old, all my glass ware comes out cloudy and I have to wash it by hand.

Your using too much soap. Use 2-3 tespoons of name brand powder soap. Premeasured gel packs or tablets are too much soap as well. Cut them in half if u are using those. You can run a cycle with 5-6 cups of white vinegar with no soap or dishes to clean the soap residue from inside the dishwasher.
Apr 15, 2008 • Dishwashers
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Tablets not dissolving

Sounds like whatever soap you are using is just too much soap your dishwsher can handle. The soap "packs" are usulally an overload of soap for most dishwashers. Just a few teaspoons of regular name brand soap sometimes will cure lots of dishwsher ills!!!
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Soap door won't open during wash cycle

its either the dispenser or the timer/pcb.
Mar 01, 2008 • Dishwashers
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